Los Angeles Lakers Articles - Page 506

The LA Clippers had a vital stretch early in their offseason in a quest to acquire Kawhi Leonard. Yet the wait, doubt and constant consternation of whether they would be able to net his services was a helter skelter of frantic confusion. Head coach Doc Rivers was at the center of it all, now on […]

Dwyane Wade walked away from the NBA last season. He had his Last Dance and had a great farewell to his NBA career. It’s hard to write a better ending to a Hall of Fame career the way he closed his. Naturally, there have been rumblings about a possible comeback, mostly fueled by his own […]

Anthony Davis’ arrival in Los Angeles has put the Lakers on an automatic championship-bound mission, and while he’s yet to discuss those hefty expectations with the rest of his teammate, it feels unnecessary to do so after the series of changes the franchise has gone through this summer. “We haven’t talked about it yet, but […]

The NBA has reportedly granted the Los Angeles Lakers a $1.75 million disabled player exception for the likely season-ending injury to DeMarcus Cousins. While the Lakers had quite an offseason in trading for Anthony Davis, Cousins’ injury back in August certainly wasn’t ideal since the team expected him to play a key role during the […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny Green says he will try his best to replicate his impressive 3-point shooting from last season. With the Toronto Raptors, Green shot a career-high 45.5 percent from beyond the arc. The sharpshooter figures to get a lot of wide-open looks on the Lakers playing alongside superstars LeBron James and […]

Rob Pelinka survived LeBron James’ first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, but not without the drama that’s now become commonplace for anyone involved with the league’s glamor franchise. While most attention paid to the many conflicts swirling within the organization were related to Magic Johnson, perhaps the most headline-grabbing tidbit involving Pelinka was a […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade thinks the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster “is great top to bottom.” The Lakers’ roster is headlined by LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kyle Kuzma, Danny Green, Rajon Rondo, JaVale McGee, Avery Bradley and Dwight Howard. Dwyane Wade believes Los Angeles has what it takes to win a championship in 2019-20 assuming […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant spoke at length about the infamous breakup with Shaquille O’Neal after winning three titles together early in their careers. Bryant, a guest of the Knuckleheads podcast, admitted to fellow retired NBA players Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles that he was tired of getting flak for his partnership with one […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant recalled what Charlotte Hornets general manager Bob Bass told him when the organization made the decision to trade him to the Lakers on draft day. While brief and inconsequential, Bass’ words had a profound effect on Bryant, which stuck with him for the rest of his 20-year career. “We […]

Kobe Bryant’s career needs no embellishment. Few players in league history can match his level of both team and individual success. His unadulterated force of will on the court and in the locker room made him an archetype of a fading era that’s long since passed. He’s arguably the most popular player of the league’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers legendary shooting guard Kobe Bryant entered his first season in the NBA as a scrawny neophyte alongside a star-studded team featuring All-Star center Shaquille O’Neal in 1996-97. Bryant first few years in the league also featured “Air Airness” Michael Jordan, the six-time champion guard for the Chicago Bulls. Bryant, now 41 years […]

A shocking offseason has the Los Angeles Lakers as a reborn franchise capable of achieving the glory that has long evaded them for the better part of this decade. However the well-storied organization will have to survive these four major storylines to make that postseason dream possible. Heir to the throne: Will LeBron James cede […]

Former NBA guard and current ESPN analyst Jalen Rose has Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird over Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant on his GOAT list. Rose’s list goes like this: Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, Magic Johnson, LeBron James, Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant, Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O’Neal and Oscar Robertson: Larry Bird won […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James sent out an Instagram post on Tuesday to honor the late Nipsey Hussle. In the photo, James can be seen wearing a brilliant blue No. 23 Crenshaw jersey. For those who may not be aware, Crenshaw is the title of a mixtape that Nipsey dropped in 2013. It featured […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was the latest to congratulate team owner Jeanie Buss in her recent venture into the high world of premium alcohol. James took to Twitter to send his congratulations to his boss and the rest of the team behind Cincoro tequila. @JeanieBuss CONGRATS on your Tequila announcement and unveiling!! Beautiful […]

Four-time NBA champion John Salley recently dropped a bomb on the whole Kobe Bryant vs. Michael Jordan debate. According to the retired 55-year-old — who now plies his trade as a talk show host — the only reason why Kobe decided to skip college and go straight to the NBA was in order for him […]

Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest athletes to ever pick up a basketball, but people have put him to task when he ruthlessly called out a player on his girls’ youth basketball team two years ago. He has since changed his stance, but Kendrick Perkins stepped up to defend the Lakers legend. The Lakers […]

LeBron James is a polarizing figure for some, but no one can deny his right to be considered one of the greatest players of all time. And if you believe that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is the GOAT, then you have an unlikely ally in Bernie Sanders. The well-known Democrat has given his say […]

Alex Caruso firmly believes the Los Angeles Lakers have what it takes to be a “really good” defensive team. In an interview with Spectrum SportsNet, Caruso responds to Anthony Davis’ recent comments about becoming Defensive Player of the Year and making the Lakers a great defensive team. The 25-year-old guard said AD is “more than […]

The Los Angeles Lakers birthed one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history at the turn of the century. Powered by a dominant one-two punch of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, the Lakers overwhelmed opposing teams in the paint and on the perimeter. However, this Lakers team took awhile to gel. When O’Neal signed with […]

Now entering his 17th season in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has produced more than a few unforgettable performances throughout his decorated tenure in the league. However, there is arguably none more memorable than LeBron’s heroic outing on May 31, 2007 when his Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against the Detroit Pistons in […]

Alex Caruso has established himself as a crowd favorite for the Los Angeles Lakers. He is now a full-time Laker and is thankful for one specific player for his on-court successes. Spectrum SportsNet talked with Caruso about his current situation now that he’s secured a two-year deal with the Purple and Gold. He heaped praise […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis is a big fan of veteran shooting guard Jamal Crawford. Davis calls Crawford a “relentless scorer” and is hoping some team signs him before the 2019-20 season starts. “Yeah, relentless scorer, man,” Davis told Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson of Heavy. “You can’t guard him. He’s able to […]

Veteran sport analyst Skip Bayless has several issues with Sports Illustrated’s Top 100 NBA players, particularly with LeBron James landing on the third spot and Kevin Durant not being included in the list. Bayless expressed his confusion why Durant was not on the list, considering that he’s still the best player in the league. To […]

After acquiring Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans a couple of months ago, the Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up to contend for a title this upcoming season. LA, who already has four-time MVP LeBron James, now has their second superstar, and the expectations have been raised to ‘championship or bust’ level. However, for […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has maintained a good relationship with his former New Orleans Pelicans teammates, and he has constantly worked out with some of them even after his blockbuster trade. He recently trained with Jrue Holiday and Jahlil Okafor, and it’s clear they had a great time. Anthony Davis ( @AntDavis23 ) […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant says Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant has to be patient in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon. Bryant tore his Achilles during the 2012-13 season. The future Hall of Famer admits the rehab process is really boring and the Nets star can’t grow inpatient and skip steps. “Well, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant thinks Kawhi Leonard signed with the Clippers instead of the Lakers because he wanted the challenge of turning the Clippers around. The Clippers have never even played in an NBA Finals before, while the Lakers have won 16 titles. Leonard was able to convince Paul George to request a […]

Quinn Cook has built a reputation for not shying away from a big shot. According to him, he got this gutsy trait of his from watching two Los Angeles Lakers greats approach the game. Cook is the latest point guard to don the Purple and Gold. He is expected to be a backup option at […]

Team USA is in the midst of a shocking losing streak at the FIBA World Cup, first losing to France in the quarterfinals and then falling to Serbia. This is the first time the men’s basketball team will not be winning an award at a major competition since 2002. Pundits and fans expressed their disappointment […]

Gilbert Arenas looked back on his illustrious NBA career and joked that he was fortunate for not having to guard Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady. In an interview with Dallas Texas-based NBA scribe Landon Buford, Arenas looked back on not having to guard McGrady and Bryant, players who are considered two of the most potent […]

HBO still has yet to announce the title for its upcoming series about the 1980s “Showtime” Los Angeles Lakers, but they have found a pair of actors to play the roles of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, according to Joe Otterson of Variety: Variety has learned that Quincy Isaiah has been cast as Earvin “Magic” Johnson, while […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis views Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose as a “legend.” Both Davis and Rose grew up in Chicago. Davis says Rose was one of the first celebrity guys he watched play basketball in Chicago. “I mean, I watched him growing up. One of the first celebrity guys […]

Kobe Bryant is facing quite a bit of criticism for the remarks he made about one of the girls on his youth team earlier this week. As part of an Instagram post, the Lakers icon called out a young girl for missing a game due to a dance recital several years ago, claiming that her […]

Dwight Howard has bounced from team to team after being traded from the Orlando Magic, giving him the reputation of a bad teammate. Now in his second stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, he wants to clear the air and address the rumors that have followed him ever since Kobe Bryant called him soft. The […]

Given the rapid evolution of basketball that puts emphasis on small-ball lineups and position-less players, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel thinks that it is the ‘non-shooting power forwards’ who have suffered the most. In an interview with Steve Aschburner of nba.com, Vogel noted that the so-called non-shooting power forwards have been forced to […]

Quinn Cook is currently preparing for a very competitive season with the Los Angeles Lakers. They are expected to make a deep playoff run, and the former Golden State Warrior hopes that he’ll be able to win a title with the Purple and Gold to honor his father. Ted Cook was a Laker fan and […]

The LA Clippers could now make a case as the best team in Los Angeles, but Blake Griffin thinks his former team will have a hard time dethroning the Los Angeles Lakers as the kings of the city. Doc Rivers and Co. made a splash this summer when they made a double-swoop for Kawhi Leonard […]

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has denied LeBron James’ trademark application for the phrase ‘Taco Tuesday.’ According to Josh Gerben of Gerben Law Firm, the USPTO found the phrase a “commonplace message” and thereby “fails to function as a trademark.” The USPTO has refused the TACO TUESDAY trademark application filed by Lebron […]